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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
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Smithfield Foods is looking for an experienced HR leader who’s ready to make an impact. In this role, you’ll be a strategic partner to the business—attracting top talent, strengthening employee engagement, and shaping a high‑performance culture that supports our goal of becoming the #1 consumer packaged goods company in the world.
As the Facility HR Director, you will lead all aspects of Human Resources at the site level, including labor relations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, training and development, safety, compliance, and employee relations. You’ll guide and develop the HR team while executing people strategies that drive performance, retention, and operational success.
If you’re passionate about people, energized by leadership, and motivated to build something great—this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
~1 min readThe below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
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Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources staff at the plant.
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Carries out managerial/supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
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Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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What We Offer
~2 min readTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
MBA is preferred.
PHR or SPHR certification is desirable.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 4, 2026
- First seen
- November 4, 2026
- Last seen
- November 4, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 51%
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- November 4, 2026
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